The grounds of Boomeria are full of surprises, including a
castle, catacombs, and a wonderful pipe organ inside the Chapel Royal.
Created and maintained by "The Boom", a long-time local high school
chemistry and physics teacher, Boomeria is a well-kept local secret.
The Boomeria Organ itself was a project begun in 1953. In that
year Trinity Paris Church (now Cathedral) in San Jos&eacute replaced its
vintage 1879 organ console, which originally had been donated to
the church by The Boom's great grandmother. Boomer rescued the
console along with two sets of pipes. Generations of Boomer's San
Lorenzo High School students helped with the building of this massive
instrument and its intricate mechanisms, along with assistance from
organ builders Bill Reid, John West, and Bill Visscher. The Boomeria
organ now features 40 ranks, 2500 pipes, baroque voicing, and
mechanical action.
Watch some fun Boomeria videos!

Listen to hours of music performed in the beautiful surroundings of the Bonny Doon forest.
Local organists bring to life the repertoire and spirit of this magnificent instrument.
As an added treat, guests are invited to crawl through the organ's insides and view
a guillotine demonstration!

Enjoy local and organic snacks with vegan and gluten-free options,
along with an assortment of soft drinks, organic Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing beer,
and Hallcrest Vineyards wine.
Proceeds from this fundraising
event benefit the continued operation of the Baroque Festival's
annual concert season.

Advance tickets are $50; $60 at the door.
Admission is free for children 14 and under when accompanied by parent or guardian.

The Santa Cruz Baroque Festival is a tax-exempt arts organization funded by
your donation, ticket sales, and grants from the Arts Council Santa Cruz County,
corporations, and family foundations.
All facilities are accessible.